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Specialties
The Goddard School’s F.L.EX. Learning Program (Fun, Learning Experience) ensures that we meet high standards specific to early learning, development and care. The program is grounded in research on how children learn best: children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun. It’s designed to ensure each child becomes confident, joyful and fully prepared in school and in life.
— Helps to develop each child’s emotional, academic, social, creative and physical skills;
— Offers age-appropriate learning opportunities in a safe, nurturing environment for children six weeks to six years;
— Introduces STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) early on to foster a passion for STEAM learning;
— Promotes the development of 21st century skills, including communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking;
— Highly trained teachers inform parents about their children’s activities and accomplishments every day.
History
Established in 1988.
About The Goddard School
Learning for fun. Learning for life. The Goddard School celebrates more than 25 years of using the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. The Goddard School’s AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in over 400 Goddard Schools in 35 states. The Goddard School’s comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success. To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit our website.
Meet the Business Owner
David and Donna R.
Business Owner
I earned a B.S. degree from Rutgers University and an MBA in Executive Management from St. John’s University, New York. Prior to operating The Goddard School, I was part of an executive management team, as General Manager of World-wide Operations that grew a computer software startup and took it public.
My wife of 28 years, Donna, has spent the last 14 years creating a loving, caring, and nurturing environment at home for our children to grow while they attend school. She holds a degree in hospital administration.
After 20 years in the corporate world, my children inspired me to dedicate my life to opening a delivering high-quality education for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age, including Kindergarten.